Dog spay/cat spay
Authors: Bushby, P. and White, S.
Pages: 241-265
DOI: 10.1002/9781119646006.ch12
Abstract:Ovariohysterectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in small animal veterinary practice. In the shelter environment, ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy is considered a critical tool in efforts to reduce the overpopulation of unwanted dogs and cats. Descriptions of ovariohysterectomy in veterinary textbooks frequently are intended for the instruction of the beginning surgeon. Many of the specific techniques are, therefore, directed toward the surgeon with minimal experience. As veterinary surgeons gain additional experience, some of the basic techniques described can be abandoned or modified in favor of more efficient techniques that are just as safe and effective. This chapter describes efficient techniques for dog and cat spays, as well as several variations on these techniques. The generally accepted approach for an ovariohysterectomy in the dog and cat in the United States is through a ventral abdominal midline incision, while in many European countries an incision in the flank is the preferred approach.
Source: Scopus
